People v. Williams

Summary

The New York Appellate Division, Fourth Department, unanimously affirmed a judgment convicting Giovonni Williams, upon his guilty plea, of aggravated vehicular homicide. The court concluded that, even assuming the waiver of the right to appeal was invalid, the sentence was not unduly harsh or severe.

Holdings

1. Even assuming that defendant's waiver of the right to appeal was invalid and therefore did not preclude review, the court could decide the sentencing challenge on the merits.
2. The sentence was not unduly harsh or severe.

Questions Presented

1. Whether defendant's waiver of the right to appeal was valid and precluded appellate review of the sentence.
2. Whether defendant's sentence for aggravated vehicular homicide was unduly harsh or severe.

Disposition

affirmed